Microscopic fragments of ancient alien tech may litter the moon — and scientists have a plan to find them
Tiny fragments of ancient alien tech may be strewn across the surface of the moon , and it may be relatively easy to find these
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Brain shrinkage tied to aging ‘pauses’ as a woman nears menopause, study finds
The brain undergoes dramatic changes during puberty and pregnancy, but during menopause, the organ’s structure remains remarkably stable, a new study suggests. The research, published
Swarovski CL Companion compact binocular review
The CL Companion is Swarovski’s dedicated compact binocular, originally introduced 15 years ago, but has now been redesigned in 2026 to appeal to a wider
Climate change is shifting malaria hot spots in Africa
Historic data and predictions suggest cases will rise in East Africa and southern regions, while the threat may ease in West and Central Africa.
Powerful new AI model will map the moon’s surface in more detail than ever, NASA and IBM scientists say
IBM and NASA have partnered to create a new artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of processing decades of lunar data so scientists can more accurately
Enigmatic Denisovans lived by cave in what is now China for 100,000 years, rare fossils and handcrafted tools reveal
Archaeologists excavating in southwestern China have discovered a cave that was used by Denisovans for more than 100,000 years. Five human fossils, scores of stone
Google scientists removed a critical ‘consciousness safeguard’ from AI in new study. What happened next?
Removing safety guardrails that stop artificial intelligence (AI) from claiming that it’s conscious also makes it more prone to express belief in vampires, karma and
The Four-Color Theorem Gets a Rare New Proof
Some math problems continue to haunt researchers long after they’ve been solved. A proof emerges, is even celebrated, and yet dissatisfaction lingers. Perhaps the argument
Dust and Water in Sagittarius A*
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers have discovered that dust and water can form and survive surprisingly close to the
‘Tyrant Lizard Queen’ offers a nuanced look at T. rex
Paleontologist Riley Black’s latest book explores how this misunderstood carnivore might have lived.
Could a whale swallow a person whole?
In the movie Whalefall, a sperm whale accidentally swallows a scuba diver. It’s technically possible, but unlikely to play out in real life.
Infectious diseases will seed new ground as the planet warms — here’s where they’ll spread
Burning Up As the planet warms, our environment will be transformed, but so will our bodies. In this series, we investigate the health impacts of
1 million people’s genes reveal the heritability of the Big Five personality traits — and it’s complicated
A family photo album can reflect how physical traits, such as blue eyes or lanky limbs, have been passed down — but a new analysis
Mercury may have shrunk much more than we thought, new study hints
Mercury, which is about one-third the size of Earth, may have shrunk more in its evolution than scientists originally thought. A new study suggests that